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Why carrying spuds and playing sudoku could be good measures of your overall health

Ageing well means making small, consistent choices that lead to better mobility, clearer thinking and richer social connections down the line.

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‘Lived experience’ is valued in activism – but is it doing more harm than good?

Activists without ‘lived experience’ can feel unsure of their place.

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Trump v Harvard: why this battle will damage the US’s reputation globally

Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.

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IDF firing ‘warning shots’ near diplomats sets an unacceptable precedent in international relations

Intimidation of diplomats is unacceptable and threatens the basis of international relations.

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What the hidden rhythms of orangutan calls can tell us about language – new research

Recursion was thought to be a unique feature of human language.

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How vitamin B12 deficiency may disrupt pregnant women’s bodies

Research shows B12 deficiency in pregnancy, especially alongside ultra-processed diets, can raise long-term risks for both mother and child.

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Linguistics could make language learning more relevant – and attractive – for school pupils

A languages curriculum enriched with linguistics is appealing to students and teachers.

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We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study

We discovered how a plastic-eating enzyme made a germ more harmful.

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Freeze branding: the new body modification technique causes serious and irreversible harm

An anatomist explains why freeze branding your skin isn’t a smart move.

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As Trump’s ratings slide, polling data reveals the scale of Fox News’s influence on US politics

Donald Trump has lost popularity in the past few months – but how much is his voting base being maintained by media support?

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